Subcutaneous Immunotherapy

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy or SCIT is the use of allergy shots used to treat - not cure - allergies.

• The shot contains a serum that is specially formulated to meet each individual's needs.
• Therapy typically takes from 3 to 5 years, with shots initially administered on a weekly basis that is eventually tapered down to once a month.
• With the shots, the immune system builds antibodies so that over time it no longer reacts to the allergens as it once did.

To maximize patient comfort, we use the finest and smallest needles available to make our treatments quick and easy, unlike the needles used for antibiotics or IV.

Sublingual Immunotherapy

Allergy Drop Immunotherapy, also known as Sublingual Immunotherapy or SLIT, is a treatment that like allergy shots, treats the root cause of allergies instead of temporarily relieving symptoms. Click here for more information

• Like allergy shots, allergy drops deliver a slowly increasing dose of antigen that, over time, builds the body's tolerance to the substances that cause allergic symptoms.
• Instead of delivery through an injection, allergy drops are placed under the tongue, an area rich in specialized dendritic cells.
• Research shows these cells are a friendlier and more effective route for building long-term tolerance, making it ideal for people who can’t tolerate or don’t respond to allergy shots.
• Treatment for most patients lasts between three to five years, depending upon severity of allergies and patient compliance.